New photo of Prince George shows relaxed family setting

A new official family photograph of Prince George has been released, showing the eight-month-old royal with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their pet dog Lupo at the family's Kensington Palace home.

The public have been given another window into the upbringing of Prince George with a new official family photograph showing the eight-month-old royal with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their pet dog Lupo.

The happy family portrait was taken by Jason Bell, who photographed Prince George's christening. Credit: Jason Bell/Camera Press

The young family are seen posing out of a window at their home in London's Kensington Palace in the first official photo of Prince George since his christening last October.

Prince George can be seen wearing a powder blue jumper with his own name across it. Credit: Jason Bell/Camera Press

The young prince is seen wearing a jumper with his name emblazoned across it and gazing at the family's black cocker spaniel, while his parents fix their eyes on the camera.

Prince George is due to embark on his first official overseas tour next month with a trip to Australia and New Zealand. Credit: Jason Bell/Camera Press